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  • News
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    17/07/2024

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    17/07/2024

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    18/09/2024

    Minister sets the stage for regulatory reform

    Minister Shorten has announced the first changes to provider regulation.
  • Policy
  • Resources
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    Resources

    Good Practice Guides - Disability Employment

    NDS has produced a series of good practice guides for members that provide comprehensive instructions for employers cover NDIS Employment Supports, Classifying Employees and Supported Wage System under...
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    Resources

    Western Australia Disability Support Awards - 2024 Nominees

    Congratulations to our 2024 Western Australia Disability Support Awards nominees! Visit the Western Australian Disability Support Awards page for information about the upcoming awards.
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    Resources

    NDIS Review: Final Report Webcast

    Breakdown of the recommendations and actions from the NDS Review, focusing on key areas of the NDIS.
  • Events & Training
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    eLearning

    Good Working Relations for Managers and Supervisors

    Location: National (Online)
    Event start date: 1/01/2028
    This course is designed to provide managers, supervisors and team leaders with an understanding about workplace bullying and harassment and how to prevent and manage these issues.
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    Office version of Infection, Prevention and Control

    Location: National (online)
    Event start date: 1/01/2028
    This course is essential for office employees in care-sector settings, including both head office and back-office roles. It equips them with the knowledge to follow safe work practices and effectively...
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    eLearning

    Fire, Security and Emergency Response

    Location: National (online)
    Event start date: 31/12/2099
    This e-Learning course covers the requirements under WHS Regulation 2011 and contains important knowledge for every organisation.
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News
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In the media

A large seated audience taking notes on notepads
In the media
21/06/2023

In the Media: release of NDS Workforce Census Report 2023

Media coverage focuses on the fear that wage rises in aged care will drive workers out of disability services.
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In the media
12/01/2023

ABC News: NDIS providers facing 'increasing amounts of losses', NDS warns as Anglicare Tasmania steps back

Citing the pricing and infrastructure of NDIS, Anglicare Tasmania says it cannot continue to ‘subsidise’ services.
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In the media
12/12/2022

Canberra Times: Disability services face financial woes

Worker shortages and economic uncertainty is threatening the disability sector, with providers predicting financial losses and effects on services.
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In the media
8/09/2022

Canberra Times: Pension changes a missed opportunity

More than 85 per cent of Australians on the disability support pension have missed out on the federal government’s increase to the income credit given to age and veterans pensions.
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In the media
24/05/2022

ABC News: Funding changes to NDIS behind closure of Activ worksites as families left 'devastated' by decision

Funding changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have forced WA's largest disability services provider to close its industrial worksites, according to its chief executive. 
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In the media
9/05/2022

Canberra Weekly: Opinion – Albanese interview backlash detracts from the real issue

As news that Anthony Albanese failed to recall NDIS policy details dominates the headlines, NDS CEO Laurie Leigh says she can’t help but feel frustration that the focus is on ‘memorisation’ over...
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In the media
26/04/2022

ABC News: NT disability support services say wait times are rising as demand for allied health grows

Mick Fallon, the NDS Northern Territory Manager, said a shortage of allied health workers meant some clients, both adults and children, had been going without treatment.
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In the media
20/04/2022

The Australian: Reviews of disability scheme will stop ‘death by a thousand cuts’

NDS welcomed the ALP's NDIS policy announcement yesterday including commitments to review cuts to plans and a review of pricing models.
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In the media
14/04/2022

ABC News: Increased demand for Queensland disability support workers is leaving people in danger

Senior Manager Karen Stace spoke with the ABC about disability workforce shortages and what service providers and NDS is requesting to meet current and future needs.
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In the media
13/04/2022

ABC 7:30—Shortage of disability workers becoming a crisis

NDS is calling for systemic change to boost the workforce, CEO Laurie Leigh told ABC's 7.30.